Section Manager, Process Engineering

Chennai - India

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As a global leader in precision measurement sensing technologies VPG addresses an expanding array of applications in which accuracy reliability and repeatability make the difference. Whether in the design and safety of new generations of cars trucks and planes or optimizing advanced medical equipment and consumer products VPGs deep engineering expertise makes the world safer smarter and more productive.

We are seeking a highly motivated Section Manager Process Engineering at Oragadam Chennai to join our team on a full-time basis.

Major Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

Oversee the implementation of new products from the R&D department ensuring smooth transition from design to production per APQP. Develop and ensure adherence to schedules and technical milestones for engineering project activities. Drive the development and standardization of engineering test plans and technical evaluations that include performance reliability regulatory end of line testing.
Coordinate the transfer of new products from other plants ensuring the necessary process adjustments resources and training are in place. Ensure product design integrity by verifying that design or process changes do not violate Product Technical Specifications or reduce the quality of products per the NPD tollgate process
Work with the CFT team to plan and modify facilities for new and existing parts incorporating changes through Capacity analysis and subsequent investment options. Manage Project teams to ensure program stays on schedule on budget and meets performance expectations. Global contact point for new projects implementation in India
Ensure that facilities are optimally structured to handle production requirements for both new and existing products. Analyze and reduce variable costs in production by identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising product quality or process efficiency.
Update and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) PFMEA Control Plan and Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) for new and existing parts. Initiate and close all relevant ECOs ECRs PCOs and PCNs ensuring that necessary changes are effectively documented and executed in production.
Focus on improving product yield through process improvements quality control measures and troubleshooting Kaizen & People development

Critical skills & Attributes

Essential Competencies:

Manufacturing processes such as Welding Heat treatment Surface treatment Assembly
New Product Implementation
Poka yoke
Drafting and detailing 2D and 3D models
Evaluate design risks and improve product robustness.
Troubleshooting
Data Analysis
Presentation
Designing cost-efficient jigs fixtures and tooling
Project Management

Technical Competencies:

CAPA DFMEA & PFMEA SPCMSA 7QC Tools & Control plan
PPAP & APQP
ISO 9001:2015 & IATF
VDA 6.3 & 6.5
Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies

Good to have Competencies:

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Power BI reporting
Six Sigma Green Belt
TQM DOE FEA & WCM

Soft Skills:

Teamwork & Collaboration
Driving the team for results
Communication
Problem Solving and critical thinking
Adaptability & flexibility
People Handling
Persuading & influencing

Region:
Asia

Benefits:

Best In the industry

Requirements:

Academic/Professional Education: Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering Metallurgical Engineering)
Relevant Experience: 4-6 years in Electronics Manufacturing / Process Engineering field
Technical Skills/Knowledge: Proficiency level 3 in Manufacturing Machining & Assembly Special Processes such as Welding & heat treatment 2D & 3D design drawings Jig & Fixtures design
Additional knowledge preferred: Basic knowledge on PCBA design CAN BUS Graphical user interface (GUI) circuit debugging IPC 610 & 620 standards Gerber knowledge Altium RS232/RS485 communications Advantech modules.